Excitement is building for fans as filming for the final Gavin and Stacey Christmas special gets underway, with beloved stars sharing their excitement to be back on their social media.
James Corden, co-creator and star of the beloved BBC sitcom, confirmed the start of production with an Instagram post showing his character Smithy’s car, which was captioned: “Day 1. Here we go x”.
Fellow cast member Rob Brydon, who plays Uncle Bryn, also shared a selfie with co-creator Ruth Jones on set, teasing fans with the caption: “Something’s occurring…”. (sic)
The highly anticipated episode follows the 2019 Christmas special, which ended on a cliffhanger with Nessa proposing to Smithy.
The Christmas special will see the return of key cast members such as Corden and Ruth Jones who are set to reprise their roles as Smithy and Nessa.
Joanna Page and Mathew Horne will also return as the titular Gavin and Stacey, looking at their lives over the years, through marriage and children.
Other confirmed returnees include Alison Steadman as Pam Shipman and Larry Lamb as Mick Shipman.
Whilst some cast members’ involvement remains unconfirmed, there’s speculation about potential appearances from Julia Davis (Dawn), Adrian Scarborough (Pete), and Robert Wilfort (Jason).
Sheridan Smith’s return as Rudi has been the subject of informal discussions, according to reports.
While plot details are being kept under wraps, fans are eagerly anticipating the resolution of the 2019 cliffhanger.
Rob Brydon posted on his Instagram that he had reunited with Ruth Jones
The burning question on everyone’s mind is whether Smithy will accept Nessa’s surprise proposal.
Brydon has hinted at closure for the main storylines and told Heart Breakfast: “I believe it does wrap it all up.”
Corden also expressed an emotional sentiment about the finale, telling Chris Evans on Virgin Radio: “We will never write anything that Pam says again… We will never come up with an interesting thing that Bryn has done.”
Fans are eager to see how the series finally comes to a close
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Barry Island in Wales is once again the focal point for Gavin and Stacey filming, with local roads having been closed to accommodate production, with Corden and Jones being spotted in the area.
The seaside town has been integral to the show’s identity since its 2007 debut, with many iconic scenes being filmed in and around Barry, showcasing its charm to viewers across the UK.
The return of the production has sparked excitement among locals, with Barry Island’s prominence in the series having previously boosted tourism, leaving fans to visit locations featured in the show.
Filming is expected to continue in the coming weeks, with the Christmas special set to air on BBC One on Christmas Day 2024.